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Back to EpisodesReshma Kearney on Finding Light After Losing a Partner to Suicide
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Reshma Kearney shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her husband to suicide in 2022 and how she navigated the difficult path of grief while raising three young children alone.
• Moving from Georgia to Washington State for a fresh start after Army life
• Making the difficult choice to tell her children the truth about their father's suicide
• Balancing her own grief while helping her children through theirs
• Using mindfulness practices to help each child process grief in their own way
• Finding her way back to herself while acknowledging she's fundamentally changed
• Creating a community through sharing her story on social media
• The importance of giving yourself grace during the grieving process
• Recognizing that despite best efforts, we can't always prevent suicide
• How sharing her experience helps give meaning to her suffering
• The stigma men face in seeking help for mental health issues
If you're interested in connecting with Reshma and learning more about grief support and mindfulness practices, you can find her on social media sharing her journey and building a supportive community for those experiencing similar loss.
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